International Children’s Bible

Proverbs 13:11-21 International Children’s Bible (ICB)

11. Money that comes easily disappears quickly.But money that is gathered little by little will slowly grow.

12. It is sad when you don’t get what you hoped for.But when wishes come true, it’s like eating fruit from the tree of life.

13. Whoever rejects what he is taught will pay for it.But whoever does what he is told will be rewarded.

14. The teaching of a wise person gives life.It is like a fountain of water that can save people from death.

15. People with good understanding will be liked.But the lives of those who are not trustworthy are hard.

16. Every wise person acts with good sense.But a foolish person shows how foolish he is.

17. A wicked messenger brings nothing but trouble.But a trustworthy one makes everything right.

18. A person who refuses correction will end up poor and disgraced.But a person who accepts correction will be honored.

19. It is so good when wishes come true.But foolish people still refuse to stop doing evil.

20. Whoever spends time with wise people will become wise.But whoever makes friends with fools will suffer.

21. Trouble always comes to sinners.But good people enjoy success.